Home to heaven

Hi all. This is Bri, Leigha's sister and best friend. I wanted all of you to know that this will be the last blog from her spot. Leigha passed away this yesterday morning about 4:15 in my mom's arms. All day Monday she was really tired and drained; didn't really eat much. But in good spirits as she always was. She knew she was being healed. What we didn't know is that she was being completely healed. Healed so well that she will no longer suffer or feel any pain. I know for a fact that she is looking down on us right now, probably saying, why are you all crying? I'm in my fathers house and am healed!! She's got her hair back and her health back and no longer has to be carried by our heavenly father. She now is standing beside him with our grandma. Although her shell is still here on Earth, her beautiful soul is in heaven.

Leigha was an amazing person and an awesome waitress for God. She left behind so many friends and family who loved her so very much. During her fight with the disease she called Canser, she became an inspiration to so many. Her faith in God was strengthened during the course of her fight. She was so strong and knew that she was going to be healed by God's grace.

To her "kids" and staff at Coldwater schools, thank you so much for taking Leigha in and making her one of your own. All the fundraisers you all did was amazing. It really showed her how much you all cared.

To the staff at Parkway and her old cheerleaders there, she loved you guys too. Being an alumni from there, you all held a special place in her heart.

To her CJ Highmarks family, you were just that...family. The golfers, the staff...you are all awesome. She had so many friends there that I probably don't even know you all.

Leigha's smile was contagious. As was her laugh. I can remember laughing just because she was laughing. She had that twinkle in her big brown eyes that was so beautiful. Not only was she beautiful on the outside, but even more so on the inside. And that happened during her fight. Even though the disease tore up her insides, it didn't take away fromou heart her inner beauty.

I just want to share a few of her favorite verses that one of her friends shared with me. They really helped me be able to feel a little better about her passing.

Psalms 27:13-14
"I am confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord."

Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own
understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him
and he will make your paths
straight."

This one was her absolute favorite.
Phillipians 4:4-7
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

This verse was shared with me by one of Leigha's friends in hopes to comfort me.
Lamentations 3:32-33
"Though he brings grief, he will show comopassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men."

I know there is so much that I am missing. If I have anything else to share, I will definately post it. Again, thank you to everyone for your unfailing love and continued support and prayers. Even though she is no longer living here on Earth, she is living in our hearts where she'll be forever.

I love you my sister. I miss you and cannot wait until the day we meet again. Until then, I will be continuing your undying faith. I will kiss the boys everyday for you and I will keep your memory alive in them. Remember: Always my sister, Always my friend, Standing together, Straight till the end. Through thick and thin, hopes and fears, there for each other, all through the years. Standing together, Straight till the end, Always my sister, Forever my friend.

sorry for the delay

I know its been awhile but I havent really had a signal and I'm hoping I have one here long enough to get this posted. Things have been going good since being at home. I've needed platelets twice, which we need to pray I no longer need those,as the dr said he wont approve anymore. The dr believes theres nothing more that can be done for me. Discouraging to hear but I KNOW without a doubt that God is healing me along with the vitamins. I have such a huge ministery to share once Im healed. And I know that God is healing me. He is such a strong and powerful God. I will not give up. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYERS!!! =) GOD IS IN CONTROL.

Quick blog from home

This is going to be short as I never know how long I'll maintain my signal. This have been treat since being home. Sleeping in your own bed and just being at your own house makes all the difference in the world!! I've been feeling good, taking lots of vitamins for my treatment. I've had so many visitors this week!! But, it's been good. Feel free to come visit. I'm at myapartment in Celina. I just ask that you call ahead so I can plan for your visit. God is forever working in me. I thank you all for your continued prayers and support. With Him and prayer, I will continue to WIN THIS FIGHT!! God is in control.